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<h2>What is a Master Password?</h2>
A master password is a single password that acts as a gateway to multiple accounts and platforms. The term "master password" is typically used in the context of password managers.
If you're using a password manager, then technically, you only need to remember one set of credentials - the&nbsp;master password - to log into your password manager.
For example, TeamPassword stores your credentials and then logs you into your accounts using one of our browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)&mdash;similar to <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-save-passwords-in-chrome-and-alternatives">saving passwords in Chrome</a> and other browsers.
Once you're logged into TeamPassword using your master password, the password manager does the rest. You never have to remember your credentials.

<h2>How to Create a Secure Master Password?</h2>
The simplest way to create a strong password is to use a&nbsp;<a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">password generator</a>. Use 16+ random upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, and never reuse the password elsewhere.
However, consider creating a passphrase if you need to remember the password. Use a sequence of words that creates a funny and memorable image, or use words related to the application it'll be used for.&nbsp;
Good passphrase:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">frog-yellowish-stranger-Timestamp</li>
</ul>
Even though this lacks a variety of character types, it clocks in at 33 characters which makes it an incredibly high-entropy password. Plus, it does have dash symbols and one uppercase letter.&nbsp;
Bad passphrase:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" role="presentation">the-windmills-of-your-mind</li>
</ul>
Stay away from song lyrics, famous quotes, and phrases that make sense.
If you'd like an in-depth explanation, check out our article dedicated to <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-to-create-a-strong-password" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">How to Make a Strong Password</a>. &rlm;&rlm;&lrm; &lrm;

<h2>What is the Master Password Algorithm?</h2>
Maarten Billemont designed the Master Password algorithm in 2012 as an alternative for traditional password management tools. Instead of storing passwords, the Password Manager algorithm recreates users' credentials each time they log in.
The idea behind Master Password is that if you don't store credentials, then criminals can't steal your passwords if they hack your network or device.
For Master Password to be effective, you must turn off device and browser password-saving features, so your credentials are never stored anywhere.
It's important to note that Master Password is currently undergoing an overhaul and will be switching to a revised version (Spectre), which is currently in beta testing.
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<h2>How Does the Master Password Algorithm Work?</h2>
The Master Password algorithm works a little like a calculator. You enter a series of parameters (including your name, master password, and site/app you're logging into), and Master Password calculates your password.
The Master Password app also takes a counter, which starts at 1 by default. The counter allows you to change your password. Every time you change a password, the counter increments by 1.&nbsp;
For example, you create a password for Instagram; the initial counter is 1 when you reset your Instagram password, the counter changes to 2.
You copy/paste the password into the password field for the login form, and you're done! The process works the same for creating passwords and logging into accounts.
The only parameter you need to memorize to calculate a password is your master password. Everyone should know their name, and the account is easy to remember because it appears in the address bar or app header.
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<h2>Master Password Algorithm Example</h2>
Here is an example for creating or logging into a Facebook account for John Doe using the Master Password algorithm.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Name: John Doe</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Master password: secret password phase</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Account: facebook.com</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Counter: 1</li>
</ul>
You enter these three parameters, and the Master Password app produces a password: tX0!tX7~qZ3!vO. Every time you enter those same parameters, Master Password will create the exact same password.
John Doe x secret password phrase x facebook.com x 1 = tX0!tX7~qZ3!vO
Rather than storing your password, Master Password calculates a result based on the parameters you enter. The master password always stays the same; only the name and account parameters change.
If you need to change your password, you increment the counter, and Master Password creates a new unique password.&nbsp;
Password change example for the same Facebook account:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Name: John Doe</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Master password: secret password phase</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Account: facebook.com</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Counter: 2</li>
</ul>
John Doe x secret password phrase x facebook.com x 2 = hS7}oD3:pO8^uI
For future logins, you have to remember your counter is 2 and no longer 1. The counter is the Master Password's biggest flaw! It can be difficult for people who have many accounts to remember what counter you're on for each one.
For example, your Twitter account might be on 4, Facebook on 7, Instagram on 1, and LinkedIn on 3. Keeping track of your counters could get overwhelming and confusing.
A user asked this question on Master Password's community, and the answer was: "To recover a lost non-default counter, just increment the counter and try the password on the site until you succeed."
The problem with this solution is that most websites and applications block your account after a certain number of failed attempts to prevent brute force attacks.
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<h2>What Apps Apply the Master Password Algorithm?</h2>
Maarten Billemont has made the Master Password algorithm free under the GPLv3 license. Meaning, anyone can run, study, share and modify the code. So, there are possibly many individuals and businesses using the technology privately.
There are two commercially available Master Password algorithm apps:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Master Password</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Spectre</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Pros and Cons of Master Password Algorithm &amp; Who is it For?</h2>
Pros of Master Password algorithm:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">There is zero chance of criminals stealing account credentials from your device, including if your device is lost or stolen</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You only need one master password</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The code is free to use so that anyone can develop a Master Password app</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">You create unique passwords for every account</li>
</ul>
Cons of Master Password algorithm:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The Master Password only works for personal use. No way to <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-safely-share-passwords-with-coworkers">share credentials with coworkers</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recalling passwords is slow&mdash;you have to open Master Password separately, enter the parameters, and then copy/paste the password.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Changing passwords means you have to change your counter. If you have lots of accounts (which most people do), you have to remember the counter for each one. If your accounts are all on a different counter, things can get very confusing. The only solution is to reset your password, resulting in another counter increment to remember!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If someone manages to steal your master password&mdash;through a spear-phishing attack, scam, or other means, they can download Master Password and calculate your passwords. </li>
</ul>
With these pros and cons in mind, using Master Password-based apps makes sense for personal use or companies that don't share the same credentials.
Even then, Master Password's counter flaw can create issues that could lead to time wasted figuring out which counter you're on or resetting passwords.
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<h2>TeamPassword: A Better Password Management Solution</h2>
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/signup" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">TeamPassword is a robust password management solution</a> for teams to share credentials securely. Passwords are hashed, salted, and encrypted locally on your computer and then transmitted via an encrypted connection to the TeamPassword server.
This password storage method means you can never preview passwords (prevents unauthorized sharing), and not even TeamPassword can retrieve your credentials.
TeamPassword is a secure hosting provider with multiple security accreditations and uses state-of-the-art encryption technology.
<h3>Secure and Easy Credential Sharing</h3>
Unlike Master Password, TeamPassword lets you share credentials with employees, freelancers, and clients.&nbsp;
Here's how easy it is to share passwords in TeamPassword:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Create a TeamPassword account for your business&mdash;we offer a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/signup" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">14-day free trial</a> ;)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Add your passwords to TeamPassword&mdash;we recommend resetting your passwords when moving to TeamPassword using our built-in <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">secure password generator</a>.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Provide each team member with a TeamPassword login</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Create groups for your various accounts and add only the team members who need access&mdash;for example, a "Social Media Group" will have all your social media accounts, and only the social media or marketing team will have access</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Revoke access for any team member with a few clicks</li>
</ol>
If you need to change a password, simply use the built-in password generator, and TeamPassword automatically updates the new credentials for all users. No need to inform anyone or share the new password.
<h3>Features to Prevent Breaches</h3>
Each team member can protect their <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/password-manager-with-2fa">TeamPassword account with two-factor authentication (2FA)</a>&mdash;we use Google Authenticator and Authy available on iOS and Android.
With 2FA, even if attackers steal a team member's TeamPassword credentials, they can't log in without the second authentication step.
In the unlikely event that someone does breach your TeamPassword account, attackers have no way to preview or export your company's stored credentials.
<h3>Keeping Track of TeamPassword Activity</h3>
Another feature Master Password lacks is activity tracking and email notifications&mdash;crucial for reacting fast to suspicious activity!
TeamPassword's activity log keeps track of every action, including logins, sharing, password resets, new team members, and more. You can also set up email notifications for TeamPassword actions for instant alerts.
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<h2>More Master Password Alternatives</h2>
At TeamPassword, we're confident that we have the most secure and user-friendly password manager, so we don't mind sharing some of our competitors.
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/1password-alternatives" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">1Password</a> - An effective password management solution. Limited customer support.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/category/review" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">LastPass</a> - If you're not tech-savvy, LastPass can be difficult to learn. Additionally, LastPass <a href="https://krebsonsecurity.com/2023/09/experts-fear-crooks-are-cracking-keys-stolen-in-lastpass-breach/" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">suffered a series of concerning breaches</a>. Security experts do not recommend them.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/dashlane-alternatives" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">DashLane</a> is one of the most popular password managers for personal and family use and one of the most expensive.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
TeamPassword has no limits on the number of passwords or accounts you can store!
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<h2>Try TeamPassword for Free</h2>
The only master password you need is for your TeamPassword account!
Test our Groups and Sharing feature with your team members to experience the convenience of secure password sharing with TeamPassword. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a 14-day free trial today</a>!

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Since One-Time Secret's launch in 2012, many similar apps and services have sprung up using the company's open-source code. Created by developer Delano, One-Time Secret is a link that can be viewed only one time, typically used to share sensitive information like passwords and private links via email or chat.
One of the biggest challenges (for companies and individuals) is sharing passwords securely. Many people use email, <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/password-manager-or-excel">spreadsheets</a>, or messaging apps to share passwords. The problem with these methods is that they're easily copied or shared&mdash;you have no control over who has access to your credentials!
One-Time Secret is an answer to this password-sharing challenge. But does One-Time Secret actually solve the issue? Or, is it a good alternative for a password manager?
We'll explore One-Time Secret in this article and look at the best way to share passwords using a secure password manager.
TeamPassword is a password manager built to share credentials with coworkers safely. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a 14-day free trial today</a>.
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<h2>What is a One-Time Secret, and how does it work?</h2>
One-Time Secret is a tool to share passwords and sensitive notes. Instead of sending a password over email, text, or a messaging app, you use One-Time Secret and send a link and a password to open the message instead.
When the recipient visits the link address, they have to enter the password, and the information you shared appears on-screen for them to read. The link will only work one time before it disappears forever.
You can also set a time limit for the One-Time Secret to "self-destruct," even if the recipient doesn't read it. Times range from five minutes to several days.&nbsp;
Here is an example:
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Someone in accounts needs to share the company's bank account credentials. They don't want to send them over text or email.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">So, they create a One-Time Secret message with the bank account's credentials and a one-time password to open the message. Because this is highly sensitive information, the sender also sets the One-Time Secret to self-destruct in 1 hour.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">They send the One-Time Secret link to the recipient's company email address. They may share the one-time password over the phone or another medium to prevent someone from intercepting the One-Time Secret message.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The recipient opens the link, enters the password, and the bank account credentials appear on the screen.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The recipient copies the bank account credentials somewhere safe and closes the browser, simultaneously deleting the One-Time Secret message.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If the recipient (or anyone else) clicks the link again, an error message appears saying: "Unknown secret. It either never existed or has already been viewed."</li>
</ol>
If the sender changes their mind, they can "burn the secret," but only before the recipient views it.
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<h2>Where Do You Manage One-Time Secrets?</h2>
onetimesecret.com is the original One-Time Secret application. But, since the code is open-source, several similar websites are offering the same service.
Most One-Time Secret apps are free, while others limit the number of free One-Time Secrets before moving to a paid plan.
One-Time Secret apps feature a basic text field for entering your data, but some offer a WYSIWYG editor to create tables, lists, insert documents, and more.
<h3>What Kind of Information Do You Share in a One-Time Secret?</h3>
People use One-Time Secrets to send all sorts of data. Here is a list of common information sent via One-Time Secret:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-safely-share-passwords-with-coworkers">Sharing passwords</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Credit card details</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">API keys</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sensitive code or algorithms</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sharing sensitive, untraceable notes</li>
</ul>
Some One-Time Secret apps allow you to share documents and images. The problem with these documents is that they're traceable through stored metadata, defeating the purpose of an anonymous One-Time Secret!
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If you need to share credentials with teammates, co-workers, and employees, consider a password manager like <a href="https://teampassword.com/" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">TeamPassword</a>. Give access to credentials on a need-to-know basis; and since the user always has access to what they need in a secured vault, there's no motivation for them to write down, email, or text passwords and other secrets.&nbsp;
Rather than manually sending a secret each time, you can divide credentials into different groups and give permissions accordingly.&nbsp;
<h2>Is a One-Time Secret a Good Password Manager Alternative?</h2>
The short answer is no&mdash;a One-Time Secret is not a good password manager alternative.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">One-Time Secret doesn't solve the problem of password sharing. You're still sharing raw credentials over a messaging service. You don't know where the recipient will save the password or who might see it!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If you're <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/top-five-mistakes-when-sharing-passwords-with-your-team">sharing passwords with team members</a>, then One-Time Secret is extremely inefficient and insecure. Creating a One-Time Secret every time you need to send a password is time-consuming. After you've shared the credentials a few times, the passwords end up saved in browsers, written on pieces of paper, or saved in digital notes. You may as well have sent them over email!</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If you <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/should-i-share-data-with-freelancers">share passwords with freelancers</a>, using a One-Time Secret is no better than email or text messaging. When the freelancer leaves, they still have access to those accounts. You have to change your passwords and then share these new credentials with the rest of the team.</li>
</ol>
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<h2>How is a Password Manager Different from One-Time Secret?</h2>
One-Time Secret is a messaging service rather than a password manager. You can't store and recall passwords with One-Time Secret, whereas with a password manager, you can.
With TeamPassword, you have complete control over who uses your passwords, and you can track their activity. Once you share a password using One-Time Secret, you don't know where those credentials go or who uses them!
One-Time Secret doesn't prevent weak passwords or reusing the same credentials for multiple accounts. TeamPassword features a built-in secure password generator, allowing you to create unique, secure passwords for every account login!
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<h2>Common Password Vulnerabilities for Companies</h2>
Even with the <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/category/data-breaches">increase in cyberattacks</a>, the multitude of password tools, and endless media warnings, many companies still allow poor password management practices.
We always encourage companies to <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">try TeamPassword's 14-day free trial</a> to experience how you can share credentials securely.
Here is a recap of an article we wrote earlier in 2021, <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/top-five-mistakes-when-sharing-passwords-with-your-team">Top Five Mistakes When Sharing Passwords with Your Team</a>.
<h3>Mistake 1 - Weak Passwords</h3>
Weak passwords are a significant issue. P@$$w0rd123 might look complex, but it's no different from using password123. Hackers often run these obvious passwords first during brute-force attacks&mdash;where criminals try to guess your password.
Many people believe that just replacing letters with symbols is enough to create a strong password. While this does offer some security, it's still easy to guess!
Agencies that manage multiple client accounts should also avoid using the client's name in a password. For example, clientnameIn$t@gr@m for a client's Instagram account might look secure with symbols, but hackers know to expect these changes.
Companies should create robust (12 character minimum) passwords using a random set of characters (including uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols).
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword</a> features a built-in <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">password generator</a>, so you never have to worry about weak passwords again!
<h3>Mistake 2 - Storing Passwords in Plaintext</h3>
Storing passwords in plaintext (and yes, this includes <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-save-passwords-in-chrome-and-alternatives">storing passwords in your browser</a> and sending credentials over One-Time Secret) means anyone can view, use, or share your company's credentials.
Agencies often manage hundreds of accounts for clients&mdash;using spreadsheets to store and share credentials. Anyone can copy a spreadsheet and share it without your knowledge.&nbsp;
Plaintext password storage is extremely negligent, and in some states or countries, could violate regulations, leading to prosecution or fines.
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword's password manager</a> is an accredited secure hosting provider. There's also no way to preview passwords, so you never have to worry about exposing your company or client's credentials.
<h3>Mistake 3 - Reusing Passwords</h3>
Like weak passwords, reusing credentials creates another significant cybersecurity vulnerability.
Attackers often use passwords stolen from one data breach to try accessing other accounts and applications in a process called credential stuffing.
If your company reuses the same password for multiple accounts, attackers only have to steal one set of credentials, and they have access to all the other accounts!
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword's</a> built-in password manager ensures your team creates unique passwords for every account! You can choose between 12-32 characters using uppercase, lowercase, symbols, and numbers.
<h3>Mistake 4 - Using the "Remember Me" Feature</h3>
Many websites and applications have a "Remember me" feature with a checkbox. Sometimes there's a period "Keep me logged in for 14 days."
The problem with this remember me feature is that if someone steals an employee's device, the criminal can use their browser history to find your company's accounts and log in.
The same issue applies to saving passwords in the browser. If someone steals an employee's browser credentials, they have access to all the saved passwords too!
With <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword</a>, all of your credentials are encrypted and stored securely. Employees use a browser extension (Safari, Chrome, Firefox) to sign in, so your passwords never leave TeamPassword. Two-factor authentication (2FA) creates a second authentication step, preventing a full breach, even if someone steals an employee's TeamPassword credentials.
<h3>Mistake 5 - Changing Passwords</h3>
Companies often try to change passwords frequently as a security measure. The problem is that employees often end up reusing passwords over time or swap passwords across accounts.
If you're not using a password manager, it can be challenging to keep track of changes, with employees constantly sharing credentials&mdash;exposing many cybersecurity vulnerabilities!
With <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword</a>, you can update passwords regularly and not even have to tell employees. The password manager updates the credentials for all users, so work continues as usual.
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<h2>Try a Password Manager for 14 Days</h2>
If you're looking for a better way to share passwords with team members, forget sharing passwords with One-Time Secret and other non-secure methods.
Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">14-day free trial</a> and experience the ease and security of sharing passwords with TeamPassword!

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Google's password manager provides the convenience to create, store, and use our many account credentials. You can preview these credentials in your Google password list, allowing you to log in to accounts on other browsers or devices.
We'll show you how to find your Google password list, demonstrate why you'd want to avoid <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-save-passwords-in-chrome-and-alternatives">saving passwords to Chrome</a> and recommend a more secure password management solution.
TeamPassword is a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">secure password manager</a> that offers better security and convenience than Google Chrome or other browsers. <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a 14-day free trial</a> to explore our robust password manager with your team!
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<li><a href="#whatisagooglepasswordlist" rel="follow">What is a Google Password List?</a></li>
<li><a href="#howtoenable" rel="follow">How to Enable Google's Password Manager</a></li>
<li><a href="#howtoview" rel="follow">How to View Google's Password List</a></li>
<li><a href="#therisks" rel="follow">The Risks of Saving Passwords in the Browser</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="whatisagooglepasswordlist">What is a Google Password List?</h2>
A Google password list is where Chrome saves all of your account credentials. You can scroll through every saved password, preview passwords, edit or delete credentials.
Most people use the Google password list to preview passwords to log into accounts using another browser or device. For example, if you reset your Facebook password using Chrome, the browser will save the new credentials for you&mdash;that's assuming you have Chrome's Offer to save passwords feature activated.
If you need to log into Facebook on your phone(but don't remember the new credentials), you'll need to go to your Google password list to find the new password you saved.
<h2 id="howtoenable">How to Enable Google's Password Manager</h2>
Here is a step-by-step guide to&nbsp;enable Chrome to save your passwords using the browser's built-in password manager.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Make sure you sign into the Chrome browser using your Google account to start.&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Click the menu icon (three vertical dots) to the right of your profile pic and select Settings.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Click&nbsp;Autofill and passwords on the left, then Password manager&mdash;you are now in your Google password list, where you can preview, edit, and delete passwords.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">If you want to enable Google's password manager, make sure the toggle is on (illuminated blue) for Offer to save passwords.</li>
</ol>
You can read more about <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-save-passwords-in-chrome-and-alternatives">saving passwords to Chrome here</a>.
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<h2 id="howtoview">How to View Google's Password List</h2>
Here are 4 steps to find and view your Google Password List. 
<ol>
<li>Sign into the Chrome browser using your Google account.</li>
<li>Click the menu icon (three vertical dots) to the right of your profile pic and select Settings.</li>
<li>Select Autofill and passwords on the left, then Password Manager.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Scroll down to see your list of Saved Passwords</li>
</ol>
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<h2 id="therisks">The Risks of Saving Passwords in the Browser</h2>
Saving passwords to the browser is easy and convenient. But, many people don't fully understand the cybersecurity risks these "password managers" pose.
Firstly, browser password managers are unencrypted. In the event of a <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/category/data-breaches">data breach</a>, hackers can preview and steal your passwords. A dedicated password manager features advanced <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/what-is-password-encryption-and-how-much-is-enough">password encryption</a> mitigating the risks of a data breach.
While convenient, Google's password list poses a significant cybersecurity risk&mdash;you can export your entire password list with a couple of clicks.
If a criminal hacks or steals your device, they can export all of your passwords. In fact, anyone can download your Google password list to a USB drive while you're away or distracted from your PC in a coffee shop, coworking office, or other public space.
Browsers also limit passwords to a maximum of 12-15 characters. A <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">password manager</a> allows you to create passwords from 12-32 characters, meaning more robust credential capability. You can also choose the character types you want&mdash;uppercase, lowercase, symbols, and numbers.
You can see the risk this poses to your company if an employee saves passwords in a browser!
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<h2>How is a Password Manager Browser Extension Different?</h2>
Most password managers use browser extensions, but how is this different from saving passwords to a browser?
Firstly, a password manager doesn't save your passwords in the browser; it simply uses the browser extension like a key to authenticate you. For example, TeamPassword saves your encrypted credentials on a secure server, not in its browser extension!
A password manager browser extension requires a separate sign-in. If someone hacks your browser (or Google account), they'll need different credentials to sign in to the password manager.&nbsp;
<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/password-manager-with-2fa">TeamPassword features two-factor authentication</a> (2FA), so even if someone steals your credentials, the second authentication method prevents them from logging in!
Lastly, browser password managers don't provide secure credential sharing functionality (in fact, many of the <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-5-best-password-managers-for-2021">best password managers</a> don't have this capability), so you can't share <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/how-to-safely-share-passwords-with-coworkers">passwords safely with team members</a>.
If you're a freelancer or small business looking for better password security, then you'll need a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">password manager like TeamPassword</a>.
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<h2>Secure Password Management With TeamPassword</h2>
We built <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword</a> as a secure and affordable password management solution for small businesses and agencies to share passwords safely.
Many agencies still use browser password managers, spreadsheets, chat, or email to store and share passwords. All of these methods are insecure and pose massive cybersecurity risks.
We highly recommend you conduct a thorough <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/what-is-a-security-audit-and-does-my-business-need-one">security audit</a> for a clear picture of your company's cybersecurity vulnerabilities. A security audit will identify password issues and how to fix them.
If your company isn't using a password manager, then we highly recommend you start! You only have to read about the latest <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/category/data-breaches">data breaches</a> to learn that most cyberattacks happen due to poor credential practices.
Here's how TeamPassword's security features can help secure your company's digital assets.
<h3>Secure Credential Sharing &amp; Authentication</h3>
TeamPassword's strongest feature is its ability to share passwords securely. Something your browser cannot do!
Set up groups for different departments, accounts, clients, or teams, for example. Instead of sharing raw passwords, you invite team members to your TeamPassword groups so they can access credentials and log in.
Each team member can also save private credentials in TeamPassword that they don't need to share&mdash;like Slack, email, Asana, etc. Passwords they would usually save in the browser!
You can also share access with freelancers and contractors in TeamPassword. Add these individuals to the groups or accounts where they need access, and remove them when the job is done. No need to change credentials every time someone leaves the team!
<h3>TeamPassword's Secure Browser Extensions &amp; App</h3>
Your employees can log into shared accounts using one of TeamPassword's browser extensions (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) or our mobile app (iOS &amp; Android).
When a team member visits one of your websites or apps, the browser extension will provide the credentials to log in. If you have multiple accounts, you simply click the one you need.&nbsp;
For example, if your company manages multiple Twitter accounts when a team member lands on the Twitter login, TeamPassword will show a list of available credentials.
Employees can also use the TeamPassword app to log into mobile applications. They open TeamPassword, find the credentials they need, and copy/paste the username and password to log in.
<h3>Built-In Password Manager</h3>
TeamPassword's built-in <a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator">password generator</a> lets you create secure, unique passwords with a single click. Copy this new password to the application's password field and save!
TeamPassword will automatically update any new passwords for all users so team members can continue working without disruption.
You can also use TeamPassword's password generator to create <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/best-types-of-usernames-username-ideas-to-make-your-logins-more-secure">unique usernames</a>, adding an extra layer of security to your credentials!
<h3>Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)</h3>
TeamPassword uses Google Authenticator (iOS &amp; Android) to provide two-factor authentication for each team member's account. 2FA provides a second authentication step, so even if a criminal steals an employee's TeamPassword credentials, they won't get past the second step!
TeamPassword also allows each team member to create backup codes, so they're never locked out of their account&mdash;even in the event of a complete system breach!
<h3>Keeping Track of TeamPassword Activity</h3>
An activity log is another feature browser password managers don't possess. TeamPassword's activity log tracks every action (logins, sharing, new passwords, etc.) so you can monitor or review unauthorized sharing and access.
Additionally, you can set up email notifications for your most sensitive data and accounts. With instant alerts, you can get ahead of security breaches!
<h3>How Safe is TeamPassword's Password Manager?</h3>
TeamPassword <a href="https://teampassword.com/security">uses state-of-the-art encryption technology</a> to store your company's passwords. We hash, salt, and encrypt data locally on your PC before uploading passwords to our servers.
TeamPassword uses 256-bit AES encryption, trusted by government agencies (including the United States) and global multinational corporations. With this sort of encryption, not even TeamPassword can view your credentials!
Here is a list of TeamPassword's internationally recognized security accreditations:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">ISO 27001</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">SOC 1 and SOC 2/SSAE 16/ISAE 3402 (Previously SAS 70 Type II)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">PCI Level 1</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">FISMA Moderate</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)</li>
</ul>
TeamPassword also conducts regular security audits and vulnerability sweeps to ensure our systems are malware and virus-free!
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<h2>Getting Started With TeamPassword</h2>
Try TeamPassword for free for 14 days to see if our password manager meets your company's needs. Here's how to get started in five easy steps:
<ol>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Sign up for a free TeamPassword trial</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Create groups for your different teams</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Invite team members (including clients and freelancers) to TeamPassword</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Add your company's credentials (you can also bulk import a CSV file or copy/paste using TeamPassword's importer.)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Team members install the TeamPassword browser of their choice and log in to your company accounts&mdash;EASY!</li>
</ol>
Stop employees from saving passwords in the browser and switch to a secure password manager. Create stronger passwords and <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">share credentials securely with TeamPassword</a>!

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Password vaulting is the practice of storing passwords in a password manager (or vault) and using that vault to sign in to other accounts, applications, and websites. It&rsquo;s an essential <a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/10-easy-cybersecurity-strategies-for-small-businesses" rel="follow">cybersecurity strategy</a> every business must consider.
Password vaults provide small businesses with a secure way to manage company and employee credentials without the cost of enterprise SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions.
The idea behind password vaulting is that you only sign into one application (the vault) and use that app to provide authentication to all your other accounts.
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">TeamPassword</a> is essentially a password vault. A company and its team members store all their credentials in TeamPassword and use browser extensions or a mobile app to log in to other accounts.
TeamPassword is designed to make sharing credentials with team members safe and easy! <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">Sign up for TeamPassword's 14-day free trial</a> to explore our security features with your team today!
<h2>Why is Password Vaulting Necessary?</h2>
Password vaulting solves many cybersecurity vulnerabilities that arise from storing and sharing credentials.
For example, it's not uncommon for companies to share passwords via email, chat, or spreadsheets. The problem with these methods is that they're not secure methods for storing and sharing passwords. In some states or countries, this practice may even be illegal!
With a password vault, team members use an encrypted app to share credentials. All company credentials stay inside the vault, mitigating unauthorized sharing and access.
Password vaulting also mitigates the need for employees to remember multiple credentials&mdash;often leading to team members reusing passwords or creating weak passwords in an attempt to remember them all!
With a password vault, you only need to remember one set of credentials&mdash;your<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/master-password-what-is-it-and-do-i-need-one"> master password</a>. The password vault then authenticates you for every other account. So, businesses and employees can<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-to-create-a-strong-password"> create strong passwords</a> and never reuse credentials.
<h2 dir="ltr">Advantages of using a password vault:</h2>
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Remember a single password
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Sync your passwords across all browsers, devices, and operating systems
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Enables good password hygiene - use strong, unique passwords for every account
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Share passwords securely and effortlessly with others. Create shared folders for teammates using the same password manager.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
<h2 dir="ltr">Drawbacks to using a password vault:</h2>
The benefits of a password vault outweigh the limitations for most users. It's still worth knowing the dangers, however.
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Does not protect you from malware, such as keyloggers that could steal your master password
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
If your vault is hacked, all your accounts are exposed
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
If you forget your master password, you could lose access to your entire vault
</li>
</ul>
<h2 dir="ltr">Can password vaults get hacked?</h2>
Yes, password vaults can get hacked. The most common ways a password vault gets hacked are:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Weak master password
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Not using 2FA or using it but giving away the code
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Malware that reads your keyboard inputs and steals your master password
</li>
</ul>
The development environment can get breached, allowing threat actors to try and brute force your master password or carry out sophisticated phishing attacks using data they've gathered on you.&nbsp;
Password vaults are popular because they&rsquo;re the most secure solution for most users. One random, long, unique password guarding your vault will serve you better than 100 reused, easy-to-remember passwords. The only 100% secure solution is one that does not allow anyone any access, ever - and that's not very useful!
<h2 dir="ltr">What is SSO?</h2>
SSO (Single Sign-On) is an authentication management solution where team members use one set of credentials to sign into an organization's identity and access management (IAM) system. The system works in the background, providing access to all of the organization's apps, tools, networks, and other platforms.
IAM solutions usually require<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/one-time-passwords-vs-two-factor-authentication"> multifactor authentication</a>, which may include one or more of the following:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
OTP - one-time password (via text or email)
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
App-based authentication - Google Authenticator or custom solution
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Biometrics - fingerprint, facial recognition
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
USB password key
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
Location/IP-based sign in - can only sign in from a particular location or IP address 
</li>
</ul>
<h3 dir="ltr">SSO vs. Password Vaulting</h3>
The main difference between SSO and password vaulting is that users must still sign into accounts using a vault, whereas they only sign in once with SSO.
Password vaulting is about protecting passwords, but SSO manages many authentication aspects to ensure the correct user is accessing the system.
SSO is significantly more expensive than password vaulting because many apps and platforms require custom integrations for authentication or only work with enterprise subscription plans&mdash;which can cost thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars per month!
For small businesses and agencies, password vaulting or a<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial"> password manager</a> is a sufficient credential management solution.
<h2 dir="ltr">When to Upgrade From Password Vaulting to SSO?</h2>
In most instances, upgrading from password vaulting to SSO will align with growth. Password managers work well for small businesses, but take strain as a company and its team grows.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Here are four reasons why companies upgrade from password vaulting to SSO.
<h3 dir="ltr">Your Organization Requires More Security</h3>
One of the main reasons companies upgrade from password vaulting to SSO is to improve security. If a company manages large amounts of user data, then an enterprise authentication solution like SSO is essential to protect the company and its users from breaches.
Companies only have to protect one entry point with SSO, as team members cannot log in to individual applications or accounts, making it easier to manage security and thwart attacks.
SSO also comes with advanced session monitoring capability allowing IT and security teams to identify suspicious activity.
<h3 dir="ltr">Improve Efficiency</h3>
As a company scales, the number of apps, tools, accounts, and plugins increases. According to the global software giant Pegasystems, its clients' employees switch "job-critical" applications around 1,100 times per day!
If employees have to use a password manager to sign into every account, authentication could take up a lot of time, decreasing daily productivity.
Companies must assess how much time they're losing to authentication using password vaulting vs. the cost of an SSO to determine when to upgrade for productivity reasons.
<h3 dir="ltr">Growth Exceeds Password Vaulting Efficiency</h3>
All password vaults must make server requests to provide authentication to team members. As teams grow, server requests increase exponentially. Multiple requests decrease server speed, which could delay authentication by several seconds. If you have too many people trying to log into the same application, authentication might fail for some users.
It's essential to keep track of these delays and failures, as this is a good indication that you have outgrown password vaulting and must upgrade to SSO.
<h3 dir="ltr">Using Multiple Environments</h3>
If your team only works on a single environment, like Windows or Linux, password vaulting will provide sufficient security. But, if your team switches between multiple environments and systems, SSO is crucial for reducing sign-ins and increasing security.
Admins might also need to set up different access and account privileges for each user or user group, which is easier to achieve with SSO than password vaulting.
<h2 dir="ltr">Secure Password Vaulting From TeamPassword</h2>
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">TeamPassword's password manager</a> is a secure password vaulting solution for small businesses and agencies managing multiple company and client accounts.
The average TeamPassword client shares around 150 passwords, including content management systems, social media accounts, websites, marketing tools, and email marketing software, to name a few&mdash;this excludes employee credentials for individual logins like Slack, email, Asana, etc.
<h3 dir="ltr">Group and Individual Password Management</h3>
Team members can use TeamPassword for shared and individual accounts, so all your credentials are in one place!&nbsp;
When a team member creates a new password, they check Share with to Only Me (Private) to set up private credentials. From the dashboard, team members can also see the groups where they have shared access.
<h3 dir="ltr">Sharing Credentials in TeamPassword</h3>
Once you sign up for TeamPassword, you can create groups for the accounts you need to share&mdash;by department, project, client, team, etc.
You then invite your team members and share passwords through these groups. Instead of using raw credentials, employees use TeamPassword's browser extensions (Firefox, Chrome, Safari) to log into shared applications. TeamPassword also has an app for teams that need to log in to mobile-only applications.
When someone no longer needs access, simply remove them from a TeamPassword group with a single click&mdash;no more changing credentials when employees leave the company or a team.
<h3 dir="ltr">Stronger Passwords</h3>
TeamPassword's built-in<a href="https://teampassword.com/password-generator"> password generator</a> allows you to create robust, unique credentials for every account. You can create passwords from 12-32 characters using symbols, uppercase, lowercase, and numbers.
Once you save a new password, TeamPassword updates the credentials for all team members. So you don't lose time notifying and sharing new password updates&mdash;work continues as usual!
<h3 dir="ltr">Activity Logging and Email Notifications</h3>
A good password management solution allows you to not only protect company passwords, but monitor activity. TeamPassword's activity tracker lets you monitor all TeamPassword actions, including new passwords, sharing, logins, new groups, deleting credentials, and more.
You can also set up email notifications for each group to monitor sensitive data or critical TeamPassword actions.
<h3 dir="ltr">Two-Factor Authentication</h3>
Each team member can set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for their TeamPassword account using Google Authenticator (iOS and Android).
Many platforms, including Facebook, crypto wallets, and banks, trust Google Authenticator for 2FA. With 2FA, attackers must steal an employee's password and the device with Google Authenticator to hack their TeamPassword account.
You can also create backup codes, so you're never locked out of your TeamPassword account!
<h3 dir="ltr">How Safe is TeamPassword?</h3>
TeamPassword is a secure hosting provider with multiple international accreditations. We encrypt your data using state-of-the-art AES 256-bit encryption technology&mdash;trusted by US government agencies and multinational corporations worldwide!
TeamPassword hashes, salts, and encrypts passwords locally on your computer before uploading them to our servers, thus preventing attackers from intercepting your data. With 256-bit encryption, your passwords stay hidden, even from TeamPassword staff!
We follow strict security protocols when deploying code and updates while carrying out frequent vulnerability sweeps to scan our systems for viruses and ensure no backdoors lead to your sensitive data.
<h2 dir="ltr">Get Started With TeamPassword for Free</h2>
Ready to get the affordable password vaulting solution for your business?
<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial">Try TeamPassword for free for 14-days</a> to test our security features with your team&mdash;no obligation, no credit card details required!
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So you think hackers have stolen your password? You're not the only one. 
Perhaps you've noticed strange activity on your email account or frequent pop-ups on your computer. Perhaps it's just a hunch. 
But how can you know&nbsp;for sure?
There are many warning signs that you've been the victim of a data hack:
<ul>
<li>Your device is slower than normal.</li>
<li>You use more data than normal.</li>
<li>Videos take longer to load.</li>
<li>You received an email notification about a password change you didn't make.</li>
<li>An online account no longer accepts your password.</li>
</ul>
However, hackers can steal your passwords and identity&nbsp;without you ever knowing. That's why it's so difficult to tell if you're the victim of a hack.
This guide will help you work out if hackers have stolen your information and tell you how to stop it from happening again.&nbsp;
Prevent hackers from stealing your data by incorporating TeamPassword into your tech stack. This password manager for teams comes with a range of security features like two-step verification and password encryption.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sign up for a free trial</a>&nbsp;today.&nbsp;

<h2>Have I Been Hacked? How Do I Know?</h2>
There are various ways to tell whether hackers have access to your information:
<ul>
<li>Look for unusual activity on your account. This activity includes logins to your social media accounts from unfamiliar locations or mass messages sent from your email account.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Look for security emails from account providers that warn about failed login attempts or password changes you didn't make.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Look for changes in performance on the devices, apps, and websites you use. For example, see if videos take longer to buffer than normal.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Look at your browser's password manager (if you use one) and check that nobody has changed these credentials.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
All the above can be a guessing game. You might have a feeling that you're the victim of a hack but don't know for sure. 
Checking a stolen password list like "Have I Been Pwned" clears up some of the confusion. This tool searches across multiple data breaches &mdash; when hackers take stolen passwords and usernames and post them online &mdash; to see if cybercriminals have compromised your personal information. 
Here's how to use this stolen password list:
<ol>
<li>Enter your email address on the main page.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Click "pwned."</li>
<li>The website will search thousands of databases to see if hackers have stolen your personal information.</li>
<li>If you receive the "Oh no &ndash; Pwned!" message, it means hackers have posted sensitive information associated with your email address (passwords, addresses, phone numbers, etc.) somewhere online.</li>
<li>If you receive the "Good news &ndash; no pwnage found!" message, it means the website could not find your information on the internet.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
Note: Just because the website can't find your data on the internet, it doesn't mean hackers haven't compromised your personal information.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/password-manager-for-small-businesses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Password Manager for Small Businesses</a>

<h2>Which Passwords Did Hackers Steal?</h2>
Establish which passwords hackers stole in a data breach so you can take quick action. Websites like "Have I Been Pwned"&nbsp;won't&nbsp;tell you which passwords are at risk. You'll only learn whether hackers have compromised the data associated with a particular email address. 
Note: Sometimes, hackers might have access to your email address and other personal information but not your password. It's hard to know for sure.&nbsp;
If hackers have access to your data, it's a good idea to change&nbsp;all passwords&nbsp;associated with the compromised email address. If you use your email address for several online accounts, change the passwords for these services. Updating these passwords might take you a while, and remembering the new passwords leads to additional problems. (Keep reading to find a solution.)
Here are some other tips:
<ul>
<li>When choosing new passwords, use combinations of lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Passwords that use all these elements are stronger than those that don't.</li>
<li>Don't write your passwords down because this increases the risk of identity theft.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Don't tell anyone your new passwords.</li>
</ul>
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-most-secure-way-to-share-passwords" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Most Secure Way to Share Passwords</a>.

<h2>How Common Is a Data Hack?</h2>
More common than you think. Hackers were responsible for more than 4,000 attacks every day in 2020, and the total number of compromised records exceeded 37 billion. That's a 141% increase from 2019. Much of this compromised data appears on the dark web, where cybercriminals use it to facilitate illegal activities such as identity theft and money laundering.&nbsp;
If you have been the subject of a data hack, you are not alone. However, it's important to act quickly to prevent hackers from accessing your personal or financial accounts.&nbsp;
There are other types of cybercrime to consider. Cybercriminals use techniques like phishing, where they impersonate people online and trick victims into handing over their personal information. Phishing now accounts for more than 80% of all cybersecurity incidents, and criminals steal $17,700 every minute in these attacks.&nbsp;

<h2>What Kind of Information Do Hackers Steal?</h2>
Hackers steal all kinds of personal and financial information:
<ul>
<li>Names</li>
<li>Email addresses</li>
<li>Usernames</li>
<li>Passwords</li>
<li>Addresses</li>
<li>Phone numbers</li>
<li>Bank account details</li>
<li>Credit card numbers</li>
<li>Social Security numbers</li>
<li>Insurance information&nbsp;</li>
<li>IRS information</li>
<li>Photos</li>
<li>Private message</li>
<li>SMS messages</li>
</ul>
Nothing is off-limits for hackers, and these criminals go to great lengths to steal your data. Once they have access to the information above, hackers can transfer money from your bank accounts, use your identity to apply for financing, and damage your credit file.&nbsp;
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://teampassword.com/blog/the-scariest-data-breaches-of-all-time" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Scariest Data Breaches of All Time</a>.
TeamPassword is the best password manager for teams. Features include two-step verification, password encryption, easy password sharing, and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get a free trial now</a>&nbsp;and learn how TeamPassword keeps you safe online.&nbsp;

<h2>Have I Been Hacked? How to Stay Safe.</h2>
There are several ways to improve online security and prevent hackers from accessing your personal information:
<ul>
<li>Use the latest security software and apps when using devices and browsing the internet.</li>
<li>Carry out regular risk assessments where you evaluate your security software.</li>
<li>Back up personal data to a reputable cloud service instead of keeping it on your device.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Don't share personal information with other people.</li>
<li>Create a security management strategy for your organization and share it with all team members.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Using a password manager is another way to stay safe online. The best ones encrypt your online passwords so hackers can't access these credentials, and you can keep passwords in a secure cloud-based vault and not have to remember them. There are various password managers online, including free ones available through most internet browsers, but not all tools are the same.&nbsp;
If you work alongside a team, consider TeamPassword. It's the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.teampassword.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">password manager for teams</a>&nbsp;that require world-class security and performance. This all-in-one password solution helps teams like yours store, manage, and share passwords in the safest way possible.&nbsp;

<h2>How Can TeamPassword Help?</h2>
TeamPassword prevents hackers from stealing your organization's most sensitive data with an incredible range of password management features. Enterprises of all sizes use TeamPassword to manage passwords, including tech startups, digital marketing agencies, creative agencies, and software and development teams.
Here are some&nbsp;<a href="https://teampassword.com/features" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TeamPassword features</a>&nbsp;that prevent situations involving a stolen password:
<ul>
<li>Random password generation that creates unique passwords for websites.</li>
<li>Two-step password verification.</li>
<li>Activity and logging tools so you can discover who has access to password management features.</li>
<li>Secure encryption technology.</li>
<li>Email notifications about password management actions.</li>
<li>Passwords stored securely in one place. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Final Word</h2>
If you're looking for the answer to the question, "Have I been hacked?" it's difficult to know for sure. Preventing hackers from compromising your data in the first place provides a better resolution. TeamPassword lets you store and manage passwords in a secure environment and minimize the effects of a stolen password so you can avoid hackers stealing your data and continue to collaborate on team projects.&nbsp;
With features like password encryption, two-step authentication, and random password generation, TeamPassword is the best password management solution for teams that want to improve online security.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sign up for a free trial</a>&nbsp;now.

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In an increasingly digital world, we&rsquo;re switching more and more of our daily lives over to the Internet. While this brave new world is exciting and convenient, it&rsquo;s not without its problems.&nbsp;
The issue of unsafe passwords has been around for a while. But have you ever thought about where and how to store them?
Most of us have several passwords, and we&rsquo;re encouraged to never duplicate them. Some people simply write them all down on a piece of paper &mdash; which is fraught with danger. But others store their passwords electronically.
As you&rsquo;re about to find out, not all electronic systems of password storage are <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/10-things-you-need-to-do-to-keep-passwords-safe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">safe</a>. Here are five of the most dangerous ways to store your passwords.&nbsp;
But before we begin:
Avoid bad idea passwords and dangerous storage methods with TeamPassword. This advanced <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/why-you-need-a-password-manager" target="_blank" rel="noopener">password manager</a> features a selection of security features, including password encryption and two-step verification. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" rel="follow">free trial</a> today.&nbsp;

<h2>1. Email</h2>
Have you ever emailed yourself a password to ensure you&rsquo;re never without it? Great idea, right? Actually, emailing yourself your passwords is a really bad idea, and here&rsquo;s why:
<ul>
<li>Emails are usually sent in plain text. Without encryption, your passwords are susceptible if your email account is ever compromised.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Unsafe passwords sent via email often pass through several systems and servers. There&rsquo;ll also be a copy in your sent folder. If someone else can access your email account, your passwords become vulnerable.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Some email platforms store data locally on a drive. If someone steals your computer, phone, or tablet, your passwords become vulnerable.</li>
</ul>
A really bad idea for passwords is to send them via email &mdash; either to yourself or someone else. <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/blog/have-i-been-hacked-how-to-know-for-sure" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hackers </a>and scammers are more resourceful than ever, and they can often steal your information before you realize you&rsquo;ve been compromised.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s tempting to send a quick email to yourself containing unsafe passwords when you sign up for new online services. For the sake of an extra minute or two, don&rsquo;t give fraudsters easy access to your accounts. Use an encrypted email vault to safeguard all your passwords.&nbsp;
<h2>2. Online Documents</h2>
A lot of people like the convenience of saving crucial information using online document systems such as Google Docs. But this is a bad idea for passwords, as these systems are designed for text &mdash; not sensitive data.
Yes, a password might protect your online document manager from unauthorized access. But what happens if that password is compromised? Many document software platforms don&rsquo;t offer encryption, two-step verification, or even the most basic security measures.&nbsp;
If you use online documents regularly, you&rsquo;re probably accessing your account on a regular basis &mdash; across several devices. What happens if you step away for a moment to buy a coffee, speak to a friend, or use the bathroom?
A criminal can access an unattended online document platform in seconds. And if this happens, it doesn't take a lot of effort to steal your unsafe passwords.&nbsp;
<h2>3. Instant Messaging Service</h2>
Instant messaging services provide us with a convenient way of staying in touch with friends and family. WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Snapchat were designed for private online conversations &mdash; not for storing passwords.
People who store their passwords on these apps do so because they believe they&rsquo;re fully encrypted. While that&rsquo;s often the case, it&rsquo;s important to remember that instant messaging services are often left open and operating in the background.
Imagine someone picks up your phone while you&rsquo;re not paying attention. If you left your device unlocked, that person would be able to access your password in seconds.
It&rsquo;s always a bad idea when passwords are stored on instant messaging services. By nature, these apps are designed to operate in the background &mdash; alerting you when someone sends a message. And because they&rsquo;re open, anyone with the device in their hand might be able to steal your unprotected passwords.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t fall into the trap of utilizing bad ideas for password storage. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free trial</a> with TeamPassword, and give your unsafe passwords the protection they require.
<h2>4. Online Note-taker</h2>
Developers design online note-takers for everyday lists and reminders. While they&rsquo;re great for creating to-do and shopping lists, they&rsquo;re not so good for storing unsafe passwords.&nbsp;
An app such as Apple Notes is easy to use, accessible, and convenient. But it doesn&rsquo;t offer two-step authentication, encryption, or any sophisticated form of security.&nbsp;
If your computer or mobile device is unlocked, your saved passwords are vulnerable. In many cases, a criminal would simply need to open the app to gain access to your sensitive information.&nbsp;
OK, you might be extra vigilant when it comes to keeping your phone or computer locked. But hackers are resourceful, and they&rsquo;re very good at discovering unsafe passwords. Once they access your phone, any passwords stored in your note-taking app become vulnerable.&nbsp;
<h2>5. On a Non-Password-Protected Device</h2>
Of all the bad ideas for passwords, storing them on non-password-protected devices is about the worst. You might think that your tablet or laptop never leaves your side. But if your device is ever stolen, you&rsquo;ve given the criminals the easiest possible opportunity to access your saved passwords.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re determined to store passwords on a physical device &mdash; which is never a good idea &mdash; make sure the device password is a complex combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. And it should contain at least 12 characters.&nbsp;
<h2>Use TeamPassword for Extra Protection</h2>
Remembering and safely storing a dozen or more passwords isn&rsquo;t a simple task. By locking away all your passwords in a digital vault, you get maximum protection and easy access.&nbsp;
TeamPassword offers a range of <a href="https://www.teampassword.com/security" target="_blank" rel="noopener">security features</a> &mdash; designed to keep your passwords safe. Offering two-step authentication and encryption, this powerful protection system solves the problem of unsafe passwords with ease. Sign up for a <a href="https://app.teampassword.com/dashboard#signup/testimonial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free trial</a> to see these exciting features for yourself.&nbsp;

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